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Save hours in a waiting room, and maybe a copay, with my 5-minute newsletter each week. Parenting tips, money-saving healthcare hacks, recall alerts, the bug that's going around, and full access to tons of content on everything from the correct Motrin dose to what I pulled out of an ear last week.

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Weird Rhinovirus Going Around

Weird Rhinovirus Going Around

This weird cold virus is landing kids in the hospital, and there aren't enough beds. How to stay healthy. A school throw-up funny. And recalls on mugs and jewelry.

What I'm Telling Parents About the Tuberculosis Outbreak In Kansas

What I'm Telling Parents About the Tuberculosis Outbreak In Kansas

The quick scoop about TB risks, symptoms, and how to keep our kids safe. Flu and more flu. A big recall on this sleeper. And a quick funny.

The Quick Scoop On This Red Dye No. 3 Hullabaloo

The Quick Scoop On This Red Dye No. 3 Hullabaloo

What I'm telling my patients about the recent FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3, a funny, and a recall on this popular stroller.

Influenza A Is Going Crazy + Moldy Ornaments Recall + Real Health Goals

Influenza A Is Going Crazy + Moldy Ornaments Recall + Real Health Goals

I'm diagnosing Influenza A every day now; and what to do about it. Health goals. Plus, an in-office funny, and recalls on moldy ornaments and cribs.

Serious Acne Fix + New Vaccine Schedule + Baby Gate Recall

Serious Acne Fix + New Vaccine Schedule + Baby Gate Recall

How to fix your teen's acne once and for all. Updated CDC vaccine info parents should know. Recall on this particular baby gate. And a scary doctor funny.

Influenza Is Here In Full Force

Influenza Is Here In Full Force

We are in full blown influenza season. Flu myths. How to save $300 on flu medicine. ATV recalls. And a funny from this week.

Vomit Bug Is Back + Virus Alert In Brazil + Recall On Beverage Tumblers

Vomit Bug Is Back + Virus Alert In Brazil + Recall On Beverage Tumblers

The vomit/diarrhea bug is back this week. You may want to rethink your Brazil trip. And 60,000 of these tumblers/straws were recalled.

Piercings And Tattoos For Minors? + Still Seeing Lots Of Rhinovirus + Amazon Playpen Recall

Piercings And Tattoos For Minors? + Still Seeing Lots Of Rhinovirus + Amazon Playpen Recall

Some interesting info about the legality of piercings and tattoos for minors in your state.

Rhinovirus Going Around + New RSV Vaccine + Black Friday Gift Advice

Rhinovirus Going Around + New RSV Vaccine + Black Friday Gift Advice

Happy Thanksgiving! May your family gatherings NOT be super-spreader events. To help you, here are the highlights...

Strep Throat + 10 Health Problems This Week + Benefit Season Recommendations

Strep Throat + 10 Health Problems This Week + Benefit Season Recommendations

I'm seeing lots of strep throat this week. 10 health problems at our house. How to choose the best benefits plan. A kidney funny. And recall on this jewelry set (contains lead).

Croup Is Going Around + Major Recall

Croup Is Going Around + Major Recall

Croup is going around right now. And a major recall on Mupirocin Ointment--check your cupboards.

Dreaded Vomit/Diarrhea Bug Is Going Around

Dreaded Vomit/Diarrhea Bug Is Going Around

The dreaded vomit/diarrhea bug is going around. Filling out this form saved me almost $1,900 a year in prescription costs--might work for you, too. And safety recall on this high chair.

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